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Tyler Non-is is president of Community Initiatives in Boulder, Colorado., ********** What we seek--at every level--is pluralism that achieves some kind of coherence, wholeness incorporating diversity Diversity is not simply 'good' in that it implies a breadth of tolerance and [...]

One of America's best kept secrets is the sheer number of active, successful efforts to address the key challenges that are facing our communities. These efforts, both local and regional, are part of a growing 'healthy communities' movement, which seeks to achieve dramatic improvement in the health and long-term quality of life in America's communities., All revolutions begin in the mind before they begin in the streets. - John Adams From Anchorage to Burlington and from Columbus to Dallas a quiet movement is growing in [...]

The surest path toward improving and maintaining the health status of Americans is to empower community members to make their own decisions regarding quality of life and the factors that [...]

Examines the common concerns of a number of community-based movements and local groups in the U.S. Information on the dialogues held in various states in the U.S.; Observations on the seven movements; Common themes among the community movements.

Does it really matter if you don't have a great relationship with your employer and co-workers? Hospitals are a good place to find the answer. A recent study in the Journal for Health Affairs indicates that less than 50 percent of nurses report that their hospital cares about their concerns, provides opportunities in decisionmaking, or acknowledges their contribution to patient care. How hospitals deal with these issues will determine which flourish and which flounder.